Chapter 55 *** A Replica ?? ***

[ CHAPTER THEME SONG:
Please Don't Go By Joel Adams ]

[ THIRD PERSON'S POV ]

The following day, Veronica had left early for her agency as they had to be extra cautious about the opening ceremony of SK'S fashion show today. The show was going to held on a renowned motel of B Nation. The medias were all waiting excitedly since SK was the world famous fashion designer. Being the opener for his show had put a lot of pressure on Veronica's shoulders. Thanks to Victoria, she came to their house yesterday and encouraged her to do her best enthusiastically. Indeed she was her sister and for second time, she was right about making the choice of leaving Blake for everyone's good sake.

Soon the long expectant evening fell down in cities of B Nation. People surrounded the grand Moho Plaza to witness the fashion show of SK excitedly. Veronica was inside her dressing room and was going through the final touch up with her makeup. Her assistant, Rebekah came over to her with a smile and pointed at the dress which had been unpacked out of the box,
" Look, Veronica. Your dress is so ready for you. All you have to do is go over the stage and shine like the brightest star of the sky."

Rebekah's words uplifted Veronica's mood. Walking over to the dress, she asked the staffs to help her put on it. Staring hard at the dress, Veronica suddenly blurted out unexpectedly,
" Umm.. Rebekah.. Don't don't you think that this dress is looking less dazzling than we saw last time?"

Rebekah shot one simple glance to the dress and replied dragging her inside the changing room,
" You are overthinking, Veronica. This is the only dress that we received. There is no chance of mistake."

Veronica nodded sighing out worryingly,
" I am just a little scared this time. Sk has put so much faith on me."

Rebekah encouraged bringing the dress over to her body before saying,
" Don't be so damn worry, Veronica. You are awesome always."

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The host announced, bringing the attention back of that noisy crowd,
" Ladies and Gentlemen, May I present the signature outfit of this year 'Black Demon' by SK!! "

Thunderous claps enveloped the air as curtains flung open alarmingly. Veronica's slim figure appeared under the highlight as she walked over the stage gracefully. The shimmering black gown perfectly highlighted her each curves as she tiptoed flawlessly.

Numerous sound of shutters flaunted from both sides as she smiled keeping her pace slow and steady. Cameraman zoned out her outfit, tried their best to catch the design and her enchanting look. Everything was still going smoothly untill one of the die hard reported noticed a flaw on Veronica's outfit.

She whispered to other girl opposite of her,
" Hey, why don't I find the unique tagname"SK" on VERONICA'S wearing? He always prints his name onto his outfits, isn't it? Why is it different today?"

The girl noticed and started to deeply observe Veronica's outfit. Soon more people joined and gossip was hit in the air. A reporter skipped past to SK and asked showing his obvious doubt on Veronica's newly worned outfit,
" Mr.SK, can you please tell us that why didn't you use your name in 'Black Demon'? Is there any special reason behind this?"

The thirty like aged man was stunned a little before paying attention on Veronica over the stage. He was so busy in managing everything that he forgot to give a visit to Veronica. Since he had the best professional team, he depended on them blindly.

His expression sank after taking one deep glance on Veronica's outfit. Without answering the reporter's question, he coughed lightly and excused himself from there.


Over the television, Victoria and Shelly were watching the show irritatedly. Victoria was getting impatient as she blurted out angrily,
" We should have done something else, Shelly. No one has noticed that her dress is fake. Didn't you ask the designer to leave flaw? Look at this now! Nothing is happening."

Shelly assured tapping on her palm as she mentally counted the seconds of Veronica's presence over the stage,
" Calm down, Victoria. Someone will definitely point out. Trust me, the moment SK would notice that it wasn't his maiden dress but a fake one, he will definitely call Veronica down from the stage. As an international designer, he would never play with his prestige in front of the whole world. Furthermore this is a live show."

Victoria was getting impatient as each moment passed away. If Veronica got succeeded this time, she would stand no chance of winning the title this year.

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Back to the show, Veronica was going to give her side look shot to the crowd when she received an urgent summon from backstage. Awkward and embarrassed, she smiled weakly and walked back to the backstage simply.

Rumours flodded through the air when Veronica was asked to stop midway. People started assuming things on their own.

Coming back to the stage, Veronica just entered when SK rushed inside. Picking up the lower part of Veronica's gown, SK growled staring at Veronica furiously,
" What nonsense is this, Veronica? This dress isn't Black Demon but a replica. The materials are all fake and my name isn't even here. Where is my dress?"

Shock flodded in Veronica's expression as she looked down at her own outfit dumbly. Muttering out truthfully, she replied shortly,
" I.. don't know..This is what you sent me, SK.. I really don't understand what are you talking about.."

SK was deeply angered. He growled yelling at Veronica impatiently,
" Are you kidding me, Veronica? I wouldn't recognize my dress? Do you think that I am so unprofessional? I spent two months over that dress and sent you in advance so that you can be comfortable wearing it on the stage. But now look at you, you are actually wearing a fake one. Tell me, where is my dress?"

Veronica was clueless for a while. Apart from home, she didn't take the dress anywhere else.

How would her dress get lost in her home? Or did someone steal it on purpose?

Someone from SK's team whispered to SK to add fuel in fire,
" Boss, it must be their trick. They know that your outfit worth billion dollars."

SK became more furious as he shouted at Veronica in front of all the staffs rudely,
" I don't fucking care, Veronica. If you don't give me back my dress within fifteen minutes, I am going to call the police. Then you and your agency will both go to hell."

Rebekah stepped forward trying to sooth the situation,
" Sir, Please calm down. We aren't really aware of anything. Let me talk to my agency. We were extremely careful. Please give us a while."

Someone from the make-up room revealed this news to Media that Veronica had trumpled SK's signature dress. More and more reporters began to bash Veronica without knowing the entire story.

Veronica sucked a deep breath as she still couldn't proceed that what happened during just a night. She was involved in scandal not too long ago and now getting banned from SK would turn her entire career upside down.

Rebekah made several calls to their agency but not a single soul had claimed to be seen SK's outfit anywhere in the agency. Several minutes passed but they found no solution. SK was heed over heels in rage and was going to call the police anytime soon.

When Veronica lost all her hopes and was going to accept her cruel fate, someone made a sudden appearence inside her staff room. Looking over the doorway, Veronica was blankheaded momentarily.

Blake???

He was looking extremely pale as if he had just done a marathon race. Rushing forward, he extended his arm with a bag before stating between his pants,
" Here you go, Veronica. You left the outfit in our house. I am sorry for the inconveniences, Mr.SK. My sister-in-law is still very rookie in the industry."

Veronica was beyond shocked to death. Her head was buzzing and she could feel her heart breaking into pieces.

What was the meaning of everything? How did her outfit go in Blake's hand?